Hydrochloric acid-pumice treatment of fluorosis-stained enamel.
The management of dark staining of teeth caused by dental fluorosis is discussed. The results of treatment of 20 patients with dental fluorosis by a hydrochloric acid-pumice technique are described. All patients showed considerable improvement in colour which was maintained for review periods of (up to) two years.
Jagger
R G
RG
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, The Dental School, Cardiff.
al Rayes
S A
SA
D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*
D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid